Gujarat Govt Approves Construction of 70-Floors or More
The Gujarat government has decided to approve the construction of buildings of 70 floors or more in five cities including Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, and Gandhinagar. Present rules allow for the construction of 23 floors for tall buildings. The state government has decided to amend the Common GDCR (general development control regulations) to allow construction of high-rise structures of 70 or more floors an official release said. The new rules regarding tall buildings approved by the government will be applicable to structures that are over 100 metres in height. A special technical committee will be set up to give approval to such projects. The plot size to construct a skyscraper having a height between 100 to 150 metres must be 2,500 sqm, and 3,500 sqm if the proposed height is above 150 metres. The new rules regarding tall buildings approved by the government will be applicable to structures that are over 100 metres in height. A special technical committee will be set up to give approval to such projects. With the construction of the skyscrapers, the state’s urban infrastructure will be able to accommodate the rising population and generate more employment for the dwellers. This decision aims to put Gujarat on the global map along with UAE and Singapore, countries that are known for skyscrapers. These buildings can be used for residential, commercial, and recreational purposes or a combination of the same. Under the new rules, a disaster management plan has been made mandatory. This also includes a wind tunnel test of the model structure and an electric charging facility in the parking zone of these buildings.
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